Ok, I've installed IIS 5.1 from my windows xp pro cd, the last time I installed it was b4 I reformatted my computer... It worked fine then:rolleyes: But now whenever I try to acces my server by typing http://localhost in my browser it gives me this error:mad::

The page cannot be displayed
There is a problem with the page you are trying to reach and it cannot be displayed.

Create a new site.
(settings-->configurations-->system management --> internet information server --> rightclik on default-websites -->new virtual directory) Then just run through the wizard and choose a siename (say 'test') and browse to directory with a html file or so in it.

After completing the wizard. Open a browserwindow and type in
http://localhost/test/filename.htm

Nan Zhong

10-20-2003, 10:59 PM

Ok, I did just as you've told but it gives me the same error message...

oracleguy

10-21-2003, 12:58 AM

If you are using IE, goto tools > options > advanced > browsing > and uncheck show friendly HTTP errors

Ok, I've decided that re-installing IIS for the fourth time may help. Just to make sure that I don't *accidentally* make a mistake could someone please give me a very precise list of steps to follow.:thumbsup:

Nan Zhong

10-23-2003, 06:52 PM

This may shed some light on those of you helping me.
When I unplugg my network cable, which is the cable containing my internet connection, IIS works fine. Both html and asp pages work. Once the cable is plugged and I have internet, IIS gives that error...

PLZZZ HELP!:confused:

surfie

11-04-2003, 06:43 AM

I wish I could get up to the your stage:rolleyes:

I can't even install IIS. It like freezes every single time at the end when it is "Completing configuration of SMTP server". Exactly how long does it take to install? And if you disabled any services via > services.msc, do I have to enable certain ones to install IIS?:(

Nan Zhong

11-04-2003, 09:22 PM

It takes like 10 minutes for me, and I'm pretty sure that once IIS is installed for you it will automatically restart all services it requires.